Author's note

Telegraphem by Volker Busse is a free eroded display font with the rough, inky snap of old stamped lettering. The caps look pared down and handmade, with blunt edges, wobbling outlines, and a dry, worn texture that makes even simple forms feel a little battered and urgent.

That gritty voice suits poster headlines, record sleeves, zine covers, title cards, and packaging that wants a raw printed feel rather than a slick one. As a free font, Telegraphem works best in short bursts where those scarred, uneven letters can carry mood on their own, especially for cover lines or brief branding that leans punk, analog, or streetwise.

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Basic font information

Copyright notice
Copyright (c) Volker Busse, 2004. All rights reserved.
Font family
Telegraphem
Font subfamily
Regular
Unique subfamily identification
1.000;;Telegraphem
Full font name
Telegraphem
Name table version
Version 1.000;PS 001.000;Core 1.0.38
Postscript font name
Telegraphem
Trademark notice
Please refer to the Copyright section for the font trademark attribution notices.
Manufacturer name
Volker Busse

Extended font information

Platforms supported

PlatformEncoding
UnicodeUnicode 2.0 and onwards semantics, Unicode BMP only.
MacintoshRoman
MicrosoftUnicode BMP only

Font details

Created2007-06-06
Revision1
Glyph count211
Units per Em1000
Embedding rightsEmbedding for permanent installation
Family classSans serif
WeightMedium (normal)
WidthSemi-condensed
Mac styleBold
DirectionOnly strongly left to right glyphs + contains neutrals
Pattern natureRegular